Okay, we’re going to switch up this Curb Appeal thing a bit and give you all what you’ve been asking for – THE BIG REVEAL!
While we still have two tutorial/DIYs for you – the Concrete Foundation Refacing and the Cedar Window Boxes, which are coming - we thought it was about time we showed you the whole shebang! Good idea, yes?
Are ya ready?!
Here’s our pretty little bungalow after a whole lot of sweat and hard work (mostly by Dean)!
And here’s a recent before just to jog your memory:
And a “way before” (about 2 years ago):
And if you want a really old one, the realtor listing from 2009:
I know, what were we thinking, right?!
To recap, with lots of goodies from The Home Depot, we redid the Walkway
The Garden (which still has lots of growing and filling out to do – we’ll post update pics for sure!),
Refaced the Foundation (we’ll link to the how-to after we write that post!),
And built some Cedar Window Boxes (ditto on the linking thing).
We are SO happy with the finished result.
Here’s a run down of what we did and the costs involved.
Easy Fixes $55*
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repaint the shutters $0
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repaint the mailbox $0
- took down the broken Christmas lights (hanging head in shame) $0
- over-seeded and fertilized lawn $55
*(In the past two years we’ve also replaced the front door to the tune of about $200 by deal hunting and the house number sign with a Home Depot house warming gift certificate from my sis)
Accessories $140
- barn star (Thanks, Kim!) $0
- wicker chair & paint (kijiji & paint on hand) $10
- bike chain to secure chair to porch $12
- birdcage (Walmart) $20
- burlap and candle in birdcage (already owned) $0
- basket, natural balls, faux fern, dragonfly and flower garden accents (Homesense) $65
- red and white pillow (Etsy) $22
- “no soliciting please” sticker on mailbox (Etsy) $11
Home Depot Sponsored projects $1055
- Flagstone Walkway $260
- The Garden $284
- Foundation Refacing $322
- Cedar Window Boxes $110
- (Wheelbarrow $79)
For a GRAND TOTAL of $1250
There are still more things we could do, like new siding, resurfacing the porch (there must have been railings at some point because you can see the rust spots!) and porch steps (they’re chipped and cracked), replacing the door awning, etc. But each of those projects can be done at another time to improve the curb appeal further.
Right now we are thrilled with the perk-up!!!
How about a side-by-side before and after?
That’s the big reveal – we sigh with happy sighs that we’re done and that it looks so pretty!!! Like we said, we’ll be back with tutorials/how to’s for the Concrete Refacing and the Cedar Window Boxes. (We’ll also link them into this post when they’re finished for easy-peasy reference!)
What do you think? Improved Curb Appeal? What do you like best? What curb appeal projects could you do on your own house?
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Just love it, you guys! Beautiful redo!
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Great work! Looks lovely, cedar window boxes are a fab addition.
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I’m trying to decide if I want to paint or stain them dark/black…what do you think?
Wow,what a transformation! Looks great!
FANTASTIC GUYS!!! ONE QUESTION! DID YOU USE SCOTTS FERTILIZER AND GRASS SEED?? LOL
IT IS TRUELY AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION INDOORS AND OUTDOORS!
Of course we used Scott’s, you silly!
This looks great Shannon & Dean! I love the foundation makeover. I’ve often wondered what we could do on ours and that just might be the answer! Great job!
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Totally changes the look!!!
Wandering how you went about painting the wicker chair? I have a rundown wicker chair set that I want to paint but not sure how to approach it. I would love to know the steps you went through, type of paint used and did you use a hand brush or air brush it? Sam
BTW nice curb appeal!
Easy peasy! I just cleaned the dust off and gave it a few coats of outdoor black spray paint!
Love your charming cottage. Is your foundation concrete block or poured foundation? I have just purchased my very first home (a homely 1965 ranch) and it has the block foundation. I love your idea of the stone laminate. I’ll be socking that idea away.
And do you really have to chain your chair to your porch?
Our foundation is concrete block and had been painted at some point. The paint was chipping and peeling pretty badly.
And maybe for the chain. Our previous barn star was stolen off the front of the house, so I didn’t want to take any chances. We live on a great little street, but it is a walk through from the main road.
Your house looks so much sweeter now, i love how you refaced the foundation!
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That’s one of my favorite parts too!
Great job Shannon! My favourite of course is still the red door – but my new fav is the foundation refinishing – really NICE!
It’s all coming along! So different than when we bought it!
Everything looks fabulous! The hard work really paid off. Your home looks well cared for and the window boxes and wreaths, front porch seating area, and pretty garden shows your pride and love for your cute little cottage. I just love it!
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It’s definitely cuter!
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Love the after — great job. I especially love the red door.
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I know!!! Great kijiji find!
Your home looks SO adorable! You guys did a fantastic job
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WOW! Talk about curb appeal this is awesome! You guys did an amazing job! It’s beautiful!! We’d love it if you’d share this at our Home is Where the Heart is! http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-1/
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